Komnas HAM and National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
Komnas HAM has been playing a significant role in pushing for the
adoption of the BHR framework not only in Indonesia but in Southeast Asia as
well. However, the Commission’s activities in Indonesia have so far been focused
on CSOs; there is a need to direct its attention to the business sector. To this
end, cooperation with other institutions such as universities, State-owned
corporations, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, and the larger business
community could enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
Komnas HAM together with some CSOs, initiated the establishment of the
National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in Indonesia. This NAP on
Business and Human Rights was launched under Komnas HAM Regulation No. 1
Year 2017, on Ratification of the National Plan of Action on Business and Human
Rights, State News No. 856 (Sanjaya, 2017). However, Indonesian law provides
that the Commission can only propose recommendations to the government.
Financial Services Authority (OJK) Roadmap on Sustainable Financing
In early 2014, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) launched a Sustainable
Finance Roadmap for financial service industries aiming to develop a concrete
action plan for Indonesian banks to support an environmental-friendly funding
supply. In July 2017, OJK launched OJK Regulation No. 51/POJK.03/2017 on
the Implementation of Sustainable Finance for Financial Services Companies,
Issuers, and Public Companies. This regulation underlined the financial industry’s
commitment to implement the Indonesian environmental law.
Corporate initiatives to address land conflict
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Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development
(IBCSD). IBCSD is a company-led initiative in promoting sustainable
development in Indonesia. This council was established through
cooperation between KADIN Indonesia and the World Business Council
for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). In order to address land
conflicts between companies and communities, the IBCSD established
the Conflict Resolution Unit (CRU), a program which provides and
facilitates mediation and long-term settlement (IBCSD, n.d.; CRU, n.d.).
To date, there is no action plan released to the public on human rights
related principles.
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